Out-of-bounds read in Android
Priority LOW 25CWE-125Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · None · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-125 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
In create_pinctrl of core.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a use after free. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-140550171
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.00492 42nd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Red Hat: 4 advisories
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Android | Android kernel | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Android Vendor— Affected Android kernel Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 10
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 15.1 | Vulnerable | openSUSE |
| cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 15.2 | Vulnerable | openSUSE |
| cpe:2.3:a:starwindsoftware:starwind_virtual_san:v8:build12533:*:*:*:vsphere:*:* | v8 build12533 | Vulnerable | Starwindsoftware |
| cpe:2.3:a:starwindsoftware:starwind_virtual_san:v8:build12658:*:*:*:vsphere:*:* | v8 build12658 | Vulnerable | Starwindsoftware |
| cpe:2.3:a:starwindsoftware:starwind_virtual_san:v8:build12859:*:*:*:vsphere:*:* | v8 build12859 | Vulnerable | Starwindsoftware |
| cpe:2.3:a:starwindsoftware:starwind_virtual_san:v8:build13170:*:*:*:vsphere:*:* | v8 build13170 | Vulnerable | Starwindsoftware |
| cpe:2.3:a:starwindsoftware:starwind_virtual_san:v8:build13586:*:*:*:vsphere:*:* | v8 build13586 | Vulnerable | Starwindsoftware |
| cpe:2.3:a:starwindsoftware:starwind_virtual_san:v8:build13861:*:*:*:vsphere:*:* | v8 build13861 | Vulnerable | Starwindsoftware |
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 15.1 Vulnerable ·openSUSE
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 15.2 Vulnerable ·openSUSE
- cpe:2.3:a:starwindsoftware:starwind_virtual_san:v8:build12533:*:*:*:vsphere:*:* Versions v8 build12533 Vulnerable ·Starwindsoftware
- cpe:2.3:a:starwindsoftware:starwind_virtual_san:v8:build12658:*:*:*:vsphere:*:* Versions v8 build12658 Vulnerable ·Starwindsoftware
- cpe:2.3:a:starwindsoftware:starwind_virtual_san:v8:build12859:*:*:*:vsphere:*:* Versions v8 build12859 Vulnerable ·Starwindsoftware
- cpe:2.3:a:starwindsoftware:starwind_virtual_san:v8:build13170:*:*:*:vsphere:*:* Versions v8 build13170 Vulnerable ·Starwindsoftware
- cpe:2.3:a:starwindsoftware:starwind_virtual_san:v8:build13586:*:*:*:vsphere:*:* Versions v8 build13586 Vulnerable ·Starwindsoftware
- cpe:2.3:a:starwindsoftware:starwind_virtual_san:v8:build13861:*:*:*:vsphere:*:* Versions v8 build13861 Vulnerable ·Starwindsoftware
Remediation
Red Hat 4 advisories
- RHSA-2021:4356 Released 2021-11-09 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 8) kernel-tools-libs-devel-4.18.0-348.el8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) bpftool-4.18.0-348.el8, kernel-4.18.0-348.el8, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-348.el8 +19
- RHSA-2021:4140 Released 2021-11-09 · Red Hat rating Moderatekernel-rt security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-348.rt7.130.el8, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-348.rt7.130.el8, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-348.rt7.130.el8 +7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-348.rt7.130.el8, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-348.rt7.130.el8, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-348.rt7.130.el8 +9
- RHSA-2021:0856 Released 2021-03-16 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) bpftool-3.10.0-1160.21.1.el7, kernel-3.10.0-1160.21.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-1160.21.1.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-1160.21.1.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-1160.21.1.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) bpftool-3.10.0-1160.21.1.el7, kernel-3.10.0-1160.21.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-1160.21.1.el7 +11
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) kernel-debug-devel-3.10.0-1160.21.1.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-1160.21.1.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) bpftool-3.10.0-1160.21.1.el7, kernel-3.10.0-1160.21.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-1160.21.1.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-1160.21.1.el7
Show 1 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2021:0857 Released 2021-03-16 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel-rt security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time (v. 7) kernel-rt-3.10.0-1160.21.1.rt56.1158.el7, kernel-rt-debug-3.10.0-1160.21.1.rt56.1158.el7, kernel-rt-debug-devel-3.10.0-1160.21.1.rt56.1158.el7 +4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV (v. 7) kernel-rt-3.10.0-1160.21.1.rt56.1158.el7, kernel-rt-debug-3.10.0-1160.21.1.rt56.1158.el7, kernel-rt-debug-devel-3.10.0-1160.21.1.rt56.1158.el7 +7
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Android — openSUSE-SU-2020:1586
4 records Highest priority Priority LOW 4 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2020-00423 Integer overflow in AndroidPriority LOW 33
- TI-2020-00422 Out-of-bounds write in AndroidPriority LOW 29
- TI-2020-00395 Improper privilege management in AndroidPriority LOW 24
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:4356 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:4356 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:0856 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:0856 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:0856 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:4140 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:4140 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:0856 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:0856 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:0856 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:0856 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:0857 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2021:0857 |
Not affected: 3 products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2020-0427
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-cmm7-9576-wh39
References
Sources
- CVE-2020-0427 · CVE Program
- CVE-2020-0427 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-cmm7-9576-wh39 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2020-0427 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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